National Intelligence Report onTerrorist Threat
Ms. Townsend spoke to reporters about a National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on terrorist threats released earlier in the day. The NIE concl… read more
Ms. Townsend spoke to reporters about a National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on terrorist threats released earlier in the day. The NIE concluded that al-Qaida had protected or regenerated key elements of its capability to attack the U.S. by reestablishing a haven in Pakistan and reconstituting its top leadership. The report also noted that al-Qaida has been able to recruit and indoctrinate operatives by associating itself with an Iraqi subsidiary. She also answered questions about the report. close
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